Review Vacancy
AgencyInterest on Lawyer Account Fund (IOLA)
Occupational CategoryFinancial, Accounting, Auditing
Bargaining UnitM/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented)
Salary RangeFrom $65000 to $75000 Annually
Duties Description Interest on Lawyer Account Fund
of the State of New York
Funding civil legal assistance for low-income New Yorkers since 1984
Job Title: Audit Specialist
Employer: New York State Interest on Lawyer Account Fund
Location: New York, New York
Date Posted: June 25, 2025
Deadline: July 31, 2025
About New York State Interest on Lawyer Account Fund
Founded in 1983, with the strong support of the New York State Bar Association, the legislature created the IOLA Fund to provide additional financial support to civil legal service organizations that had been decimated by federal budget cuts. Today, the IOLA Fund helps low-income people in New York State obtain help with civil legal problems affecting their most basic needs, such as food, shelter, jobs, and access to health care.
The IOLA Fund is a fiduciary fund administered by IOLA’s publicly appointed Board of Trustees. The revenue is held in the custody of the State Comptroller and, subject to government procurement rules, provides the funding for grants awarded by the IOLA Board of Trustees to non-profit civil legal services providers for the purpose of delivering civil legal services to low-income New Yorkers and for improving the administration of justice. IOLA grantees vary in size and focus, providing a myriad of legal services: direct representation, advice and counsel, pro se assistance, legal education, and referrals to low-income or otherwise disadvantaged individuals. IOLA grantees also provide legal trainings, engage in partnerships and community collaborations, and initiate impact cases that enhance the quality of life for all New Yorkers. IOLA's current five-year grant cycle awarded $562.5 million to 87 nonprofit organizations that provide legal assistance to people living across New York's 64 counties.
The Opportunity
The IOLA Fund is seeking a skilled and collaborative Audit Specialist to join its trusted and mission-driven team. Reporting to the Director of Administration, the Audit Specialist is expected to evaluate and monitor vendor performance, budgets, and compliance with policies and regulations. The role involves analyzing financial and operational data, preparing reports, and providing recommendations to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
The essential functions of the Audit Specialist position include:
• Evaluate, develop, and help implement IOLA’s financial oversight processes to enhance vendor accountability.
• Perform audits of IOLA’s vendor contracts, including developing program steps to support objectives (e.g., audit filters, audit programs, team processes), researching criteria (e.g., contracts, laws, rules and regulations, guidelines) and testing transactions to determine if the vendor complied with the applicable criteria. Obtain and review supporting evidence to determine if transactions are appropriate and free from fraud, waste and other abuse.
• Interview vendor representatives to obtain additional evidence, which may include determining how the vendor deemed transactions to be appropriate and gaining an understanding of the vendor’s internal controls.
• Prepare audit working papers, which include documenting meeting minutes, analysis and methodologies.
• Document audit results and recommended improvements (e.g., writing preliminary audit findings, letters, and audit reports).
• Discuss findings with vendor representatives.
• Assess program risks for planning potential audits.
• Work on audit research and other special projects.
• Assist in a variety of other areas supporting IOLA’s financial oversight work.
Preferred Skills
• CPA or CPA candidate.
• Prior experience with non-profit accounting or auditing.
• Knowledge of laws and policies that govern New York State government contracts (e.g., Guide to Financial Operations).
• Prior experience with NYS government systems (e.g., SFS).
Compensation & Benefits
• Salary: $65,000-75,000, commensurate with experience.
• Benefits: health and prescription drug benefits under the New York State Health Insurance Program (Empire Plan), Dental insurance, Vision Care, New York State Flexible Spending Account, NYS-Ride, life insurance, employee assistance program, New York State retirement plan, paid time off, and more.
• IOLA operates in a hybrid work environment.
Contact
To express interest, please submit a cover letter, short writing sample, and resume to careers@iola.org by July 31, 2025.
IOLA is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages applications from people of color, persons with disabilities, women, and LGBTQ+ applicants.
To learn more about IOLA Fund, please visit www.iola.org.
Minimum Qualifications Qualifications and Education Requirements
• A bachelor’s degree or higher in accounting, business administration, business management, economics, finance, or public administration..
• Two years of professional accounting and/or auditing experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Well-organized with the ability to work independently and manage priorities under tight deadlines.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.